Purdy's Iris, Iris purdyi, is found in Northern California coastal ranges. Emily Nelson found a beautiful blossom growing amidst poison oak on Mountain View Road.
These California natives are found from Sonoma county north to Trinity county. What a treat to see these beauties. Thanks to Emily for allowing me to share her photos with you here.
Richard
Lotsa info on Carl Purdy at http://www.mendocinomuseum.org/uploads/5/0/3/3/5033293/carl_purdy_education_guidebook_ed.pdf
Jeanne Jackson
Thanks for the link, Richard. Sometimes it's a good idea to stop and think about who the plant was named after.